Canadian watchdog busts dozens of supermarkets for ‘maple washing — hiding Made in USA labels

Canadian watchdog busts dozens of supermarkets for ‘maple washing — hiding Made in USA labels

Canada’s food watchdog found dozens of grocery stores guilty of “maple washing" – disguising “Product of USA” to unload the suddenly toxic trade war merchandise - but imposed no fines or penalties - infuriating many Canadians.

‘Maple Washing:’ Canadian watchdog busts 45 stores for hiding Made in USA labels

Dozens of Canadian supermarkets have been “maple washing” their produce — disguising American fruits and veggies, which have suddenly become toxic in the trade war, as homegrown. But despite the alleged bid to dupe shoppers, Canada’s food watchdog imposed no fines or penalties – infuriating many Canadians. Canucks wanting to boycott American products have been... The post ‘Maple Washing:’ Canadian watchdog busts 45 stores for hiding Made in USA …